'Yes, we did it', says Gurkha veteran who has become first double amputee to climb Everest
Hari Budha Magar took on the incredible challenge to change perceptions, proving disability is no barrier.
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Army UK and Indian soldiers join forces for Exercise Ajeya Warrior
The long-standing relationship between the two countries has seen the bi-annual exercise in its seventh iteration.
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Scotland 'Increasingly unlikely' military will be called in to replace Highland ferry service
An MOD team was called in to assess if the military could provide a replacement until the Highland Council's service was restored.
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Navy MOD confirms £320m contracts to service Royal Navy offshore patrol vessels
Two separate contracts have been signed by the MOD to support the Royal Navy's busiest warships.
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Ukraine US to allow allies to give F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine
The move paves the way for European nations to send their own jets to Kyiv.
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WWII HMS Defender to lead commemorations in Liverpool marking 80th anniversary of Battle of the Atlantic
The Royal Navy destroyer will be joined by other vessels to mark the anniversary of the longest, hardest naval battle in British history.
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Veterans Double amputee Royal Marine challenged for parking in disabled bay
Ben McBean who lost two of his limbs in Afghanistan in 2008 was confronted for parking in a disabled parking bay.
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USA New York Jets host first flag football games between US and UK militaries
The matches took place at RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk.
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Veterans Veteran Games brings soldiers together for its 2023 event
Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer has been put through his paces, military-style PT session, ahead of the event.
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Forces Charities Lee Rigby's son's fundraiser smashes initial target, reaching more than £34,000
Jack Rigby is taking on Scotty's Little Soldiers May Marathon to raise money for the military charity.
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Nato PM talks up Ben Wallace after Defence Secretary confirms interest in Nato's 'fantastic' top job
The Prime Minister said Mr Wallace is focused on his current role supporting Ukraine "right now".
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Gurkhas Gurkha recruits experience iconic London landmarks on cultural visit
The recruits are in London to learn more about the cultural particulars of the country they serve as soldiers in the British Army.
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WWII 101-year-old WWII Army veteran awarded Dutch medal for escaping prisoner of war camps
Lieutenant Colonel John Humphreys OBE escaped prisoner of war camps in Italy and Germany during the Second World War.
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WWII 'I'm 98 really but I'm 101 in the Army', says WW2 veteran, who lied about his age to join up
Fifteen-year-old Robert Piper told the recruitment officer was 18 so he could join the Royal Volunteer Corps.
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USA Watch as US Marine gunner cooks crispy bacon... on a rifle
Retired US Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christian Wade used the heat of his gun's suppressor.
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Aircraft Retiring RAF's Hercules will leave initial capability gap, new air chief says
The incoming Chief of the Air Staff warns that the decision to replace the aircraft could temporarily reduce capabilities on operations.